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doorstep

[dawr-step, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌstɛp, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
step
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It’s all here at the doorstep: the NYC finale, the mixed dubs madness, the overpriced vodka lemonades, and delightful Eala-Mania.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“El Niño is not just on our doorstep — it is inside the house and turning up the heat. And this is only a warmup act,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

"We are thrilled that nature delivered such a precious asteroid sample on our doorstep," said curator Denton Ebel.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

"Two months ago, I warned that El Nino was arriving on our doorstep," Guterres told the world body.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Him on my doorstep was one thing, but me crashing down here wasn't the same.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Esther covers the ways goods are moved around the world and onto people's doorsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 1, 2026

Groceries, books, soft drinks and even the occasional iPhone can now be delivered to people's doorsteps in minutes.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

"Thousands of everyday household essentials and fresh grocery items can now arrive at customers' doorsteps in minutes," Amazon said in an online post.

From Barron's Dec. 1, 2025

The group has put child care workers who are not leaving their homes in touch with an organization called Food Justice DMV that is delivering meals to their doorsteps.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2025

My mother will turn up on their doorsteps, wearing slacks, carrying a bouquet of weeds, incongruous.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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